Tag Archives: Swietenia mahagoni
Three Species of Mahogany
There are three species of mahogany: — Common mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni), Swietenia febrifuga, and Swietenia chloroxylon: the first being a native of the West India Islands and the central parts of America, and the second and third natives of the … Continue reading
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Tagged mahogany, Swietenia chloroxylon, Swietenia febrifuga, Swietenia mahagoni
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Would the Real Mahogany Please be Upstanding
An anxious reader emailed me about my use of mahogany for my current, and several recent pieces of furniture. He/she (unclear… one of those unisex christian names) was concerned that I was employing endangered/illegal timber in my reproductions. The Spanish … Continue reading
Pegs and 'Tails 